Saturday, April 4, 2009

Choosing The Best Anti-wrinkle Cream For Your Skin Type

By Jen Hopkins

Wrinkles. You know ,those nasty creases that form on our faces, necks, hands and legs as we age making us look and feel old and unattractive. Some of us have more then others depending on whether we smoke, get too much sun, or geneticaly have dry skin. Well, for those of us who crave the baby soft skin of our youth, the war against wrinkles is on.

The first way for a women to prepare herself for battle is to understand and accept that; with age, folds or creases form on the skin primarily on the face, neck, hands and legs (wrinkles). Factors besides aging which influence wrinkling are excessive sun exposure, smoking, skin dryness and other similar factors.

The predicament of wrinkles and their appearance can be prevented by using an anti wrinkle cream that are available in the market. But choosing the best wrinkle cream is very important and need to be considered and chosen cautiously. Substandard products would provide you with negative benefits or no benefits at all hence before choosing an anti wrinkle cream it is necessary that you choose the best one suitable for your skin type.

Whether a womans' skin is oily, dry or a combination, (Yes, oily skin can have wrinkles, too.)with all the brands of creams available on the market today she should have no trouble finding the perfect anti-aging cream for her skin.

Ingredients are another thing to consider when purchasing an anti-wrinkle cream. The ingredients will help a woman determine is the cream she is purchasing is just for hydration or if it contains active ingredients to treat the skin. One such compound is retinol which is a Vitamin A compound which contains antioxidant properties that aid in the repair of damaged skin.

Hydroxy acid is another compound which promotes the turnover of dead skin cells and enhances the growth of fresh, new skin. Other substances to look for that aid in repairing the skin, are Coenzyme Q10, copper peptides, kinetin and green tea extracts.

Appling anti-wrinkle creams according to directions is essential. While some may be applied to all areas of the body including face, neck, hands, and legs, some are only suitable for one area. Applying correctly will give you the maximum bang for your anti-wrinkle cream buck.

Identifying your skin type, purchasing an anti-wrinkle cream with the right ingredients for that skin type, and following the directions precisely will give you the maximum benefit of the anti-wrinkle cream you choose. Younger, healthier skin is only a cream away. - 16887

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